Russia-Belarus trade up 12.5% in 2026
Putin noted that trade turnover between Russia and Belarus has increased by 12.5% since the beginning of the year during a meeting with Lukashenko.
Consensus
- The trade turnover between Russia and Belarus increased by 12.5% from the start of 2026.
- The meeting between Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko took place in Novo-Ogaryovo.
- Both leaders stated that economic cooperation between the two countries is developing successfully.
- External attempts to influence the trade relationship were mentioned by Putin.
- Lukashenko stated that trade volume for 2026 will significantly exceed the 2025 level.
- Modern electronics play a significant role in the Russia-Belarus trade turnover.
Points of divergence
- Putin mentioned that the previous working visit of Lukashenko to Russia occurred on June 26, with talks held in Valday and continued on June 27. — vedomosti
- Putin stated that direct investments from Russia into Belarus amount to $4.5 billion and that 2,500 enterprises in Belarus have Russian participation. — interfax
- Lukashenko mentioned discussions with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov regarding joint efforts in electronics. — interfax
- Lukashenko stated the trade turnover increase would be at least 12% compared to the previous year. — vesti
Coverage (5 sources)
- Putin: Trade turnover between Russia and Belarus grew by 12.5% since the beginning of the year — Ведомости
- Putin told Lukashenko about «attempts from outside» to influence trade turnover between the countries — Коммерсантъ
- Lukashenko expects growth in Belarus and Russia trade turnover compared to last year — Вести
- Putin satisfied with growth of trade turnover between RF and Belarus — Интерфакс
- On 12.5% grew trade turnover between Russia and Belarus since the beginning of the year, noted Putin at meeting with Lukashenko. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
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